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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,255.83, 541,686.47 and 286,853.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,255.83, 541,686.47 and 286,853.91 is: 430,124.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,255.83 : 541,686.47 = 286,853.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,255.83/541,686.47 = 286,853.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,255.83x = 541,686.47 × 286,853.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,255.83x = 155,384,880,479.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,384,880,479.33/361,255.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,124.22

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